Extra Help Food Service Sanitation Laborer - University Housing

Laseagrant; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University Housing is seeking an Extra Help Food Service Sanitation Laborer to support cleaning and sanitation duties in its food service units. The role emphasizes maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment within University Housing.

You will operate dishwashing equipment, perform routine cleaning, and assist in maintaining food safety standards. The position offers short- and long-term assignments, with hourly pay starting at $20.72 and no benefits for Extra Help

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper use and operation of cleaning solutions, supplies, and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of food sanitation procedures and food safety practices.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to operate cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate dish washer machines and hand wash pots, pans, dishes, and silverware; store cleaned items.
• Scrape and clean tableware.
• Maintain cleaning areas to meet food safety standards.
• Clean and polish silver.
• Report equipment failures to supervisor.
• Perform deep cleaning of counters, cabinets, tables, and equipment.
• Dispose of trash and recyclables properly.

Skills

Cleaning solutions

Food sanitation

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Mathematical calculations

Instruction following

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Extra Help Food Service Sanitation Laborer - University Housing

Extra Help Food Service Sanitation Laborer - University Housing

University Housing

Job Summary

Perform cleaning and sanitation duties in University Housing's food service units. All University Housing staff foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment within University Housing.

Extra Help Food Service Sanitation Laborer - University Housing

University Housing

Job Summary

Perform cleaning and sanitation duties in University Housing's food service units. All University Housing staff foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment within University Housing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates kitchen dish washer machines as well as hand washes pots, pans, dishes, and silverware; responsible for the storage of cleaned pots and pans.
• Scrapes and cleans tableware.
• Maintains work areas in accordance with federal, state, and regulatory agencies’ food safety standards.
• Cleans and polishes silver.
• Maintains equipment and materials needed in the dish room; reports equipment failures to the designated supervisor.
• Deep cleaning including scouring of counters, cabinets, tables, kitchen equipment, and fixtures in a food service unit.
• Disposing of trash and recyclables in the appropriately marked bins and cleans all dining garbage cans.
• Transports dishes, utensils, equipment supplies to and from proper storage areas; sets up tables, counters, and trays for service; clears tables and transports soiled dishes to kitchen.
• Assist unit managers in the arrangement of dining area/food service equipment.
• Assists in production, transporting and serving of food, as necessary.
• Sweeps and dusts food service unit; washes, mops, and scrubs floors and washes walls (as required) in kitchen and serving areas.
• Responsible for maintaining supplies including cleaning chemicals for both floor and dish washing.
• Assists in reconciling incoming food orders and deliveries.
• Assists in counting, weighing, and marking prices and dates merchandise in the Dining-Retail operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Demands: Position works in a kitchen area which is heated by ovens and stoves. Position involves moderate lifting, which includes moving boxes, trash and equipment from one location to another, frequently moving about the assigned dining facility throughout the day and remaining in a stationary position for long periods.

Working Conditions: The work is performed in an Industrial Kitchen where there is some discomfort in low temperature areas (-10 degrees F) and/or high temperature areas (90 degrees F). There is risk involved when working with dangerous machinery, wet floors, and exposure to steam-operated equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the proper use and operation of cleaning solutions, supplies, and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of food sanitation procedures and food safety practices.
• Basic mechanical aptitude, including the knowladge or skills to operate and care for cleaning equipment.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with staff and students from a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions, procedures, and work-related documents.

Rate of Pay:

The rate of pay for Extra Help Food Service Sanitation Laborer - University Housing positions start at $20.72 per hour and increases based on level of work. The rate of pay is determined by the job description submitted by the department.

Work Schedule:

We offer short or long-term assignments up to 900 hours, which is about 6-months of full-time work. Employees can work either full or partial days and full or partial weeks.

Extra Help Positions:

Extra Help employees are appointed to fulfill casual or emergent needs within units. The amount of time for which services are needed is not usually predictable and payment for work performed is on an hourly basis and based on actual hours worked. Extra Help employees do not receive holiday pay or paid sick or vacation leave.

Extra Help employees are required by State Universities Civil Service System rules to take a 30-calendar-day break after working 900 hours. At the end of the 30 days, you may begin another 900-hour employment cycle in a new position if available.Working Extra Help will in no way affect any other employment opportunities with the University of Illinois, including your position on and Civil Service register.

This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

Application Procedures:

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 23, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Application instructions can be found at the following link: https://humanresources.illinois.edu/assets/docs/How-to-Apply-Instructions.pdf

Questions:

If you have additional questions regarding this Extra Help position, please contact Housing Human Resources at [e-mail].

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal , or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [e-mail] .

Requisition ID: 1038848
Job Category: Service and Food Operations
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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